Season 1
2013 | 29 Episodes
The format for Big Brother in Canada remains largely unchanged from the U.S. edition, making them the only two version of the series thus far to follow this format. HouseGuests are sequestered in the Big Brother House without contact with the outside world. Each week, the HouseGuests take part in several compulsory challenges that determine who will win food, luxuries, and opportunities to become the Head of Household (HoH) or win the Power of Veto (PoV). The winner of the weekly HoH competition is immune from nominations and nominates two fellow HouseGuests for eviction. The two HouseGuests nominated for eviction are also referred to as being "on the block" for eviction. After a HouseGuest becomes HoH, he or she is ineligible to take part in the next HoH competition. The winner of the PoV competition wins the right to save one of the nominated HouseGuests from eviction and take them off the block. If the PoV winner exercises the power, the HoH then nominates another HouseGuest to go up on the block for eviction. HouseGuests also take part in the Have vs. Have-Not competitions. Depending on their performance during the competitions, HouseGuests are divided into either the "Haves" or the "Have Nots." The Have Nots are restricted to eating "Big Brother Slop" and a couple of food items selected by the viewing public. They are also allowed to eat condiments and protein shakes. Have Nots are only allowed to take cold showers, and typically sleep on uncomfortable beds in a room with poor aesthetics. On Eviction Night, all HouseGuests, except for the HoH and the two nominees on the block, vote to evict one of the two nominees. This compulsory vote takes place in the Diary Room, where voting HouseGuests are asked by the show's host, Arisa Cox, whom they want to evict. In the event of a tie, the HoH casts the deciding vote, announcing it in front of the other HouseGuests
Country: Canada
Type: unscripted
Status: Current
Language: English
Release Date: February 27, 2013
Also Known As: Big Brother Canada
Production Co: Insight Production Company, Bell Broadcast and New Media Fund, Corus Entertainment, Endemol Shine International, Endemol
2013 | 29 Episodes
2014 | 29 Episodes
2015 | 29 Episodes
2016 | 32 Episodes
2017 | 29 Episodes
2018 | 29 Episodes
2019 | 29 Episodes
2020 | 11 Episodes
2021 | 29 Episodes
2022 | 29 Episodes
2023 | 29 Episodes
Nominee
Canadian Screen Award
Best Host in a Variety, Lifestyle, Reality/Competition, Performing Arts or Talk Program or Series
Nominee
Canadian Screen Award
Best Reality/Competition Program or Series
Nominee
Winner
Canadian Screen Award
Best Production Design or Art Direction in a Non-Fiction Program or Series